Oliver North - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 07, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Oliver North's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Central role in the Iran-Contra affair during the Reagan administration; later career as a conservative political commentator and television host on Fox News. |
Intro
Oliver North is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, political commentator, television host, military historian, author, and convicted figure in the Iran-Contra affair.
Early Life & Background
Oliver North was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Philmont, New York. He attended the State University of New York at Brockport before receiving an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1968. North served with distinction in the Vietnam War, earning several military honors.
Career Highlights
- Served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps
- Deputy-director for political-military affairs for the National Security Council during the Reagan administration
- Key figure in the Iran-Contra affair, testifying before Congress in 1987
- Host of the Fox News Channel program 'War Stories with Oliver North'
- Author of several best-selling books, including memoirs and military histories
Trivia
- North's criminal convictions related to the Iran-Contra affair were vacated and his legal record was eventually wiped clean.
- He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in Virginia in 1994.
FAQs
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How old is Oliver North?
Oliver North is 81 years old.
When was Oliver North born?
Oliver North was born the 7 October 1943.
Where is Oliver North from?
San Antonio, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 7th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: The German Gestapo arrests 107 Jews in Gilleleje, Denmark, most of whom were found seeking refuge in a church and were awaiting transport to Sweden, representing a tragic moment in the Holocaust.
- Day of the week: October 7th, 1943 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
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